Lead Material Handler

Waters Corporation is currently looking to hire a Material Handler to join our team. In this role you will perform a variety of warehouse duties, with an emphasis on picking and packing in an exciting, fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity to become a valued team member in a world-class specialty measurement company.

Ability to perform a variety of material handling functions relating to the receipt, movement, and storage of a broad range of materials
• Ability to perform advanced manual and electronic transactions related to material movement and control.
• Proficiency with computers, barcode scanners, scales, manual pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to read and comply with documentation and procedures necessary to perform transactions and control materials.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in both an individual and team environment.
• Strong, proven leadership skills with the ability to lead team members and coordinate with support staff, section leaders, and managers.
• Primary duties include performing material transactions both manually and electronically to provide accuracy and control across a broad range of materials.
• Direct and perform receiving and stocking of raw materials.
• Direct and perform internal distribution of incoming materials.
• Participate in ongoing inventory control activities including cycle counting, inventory management and analysis.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities for material; management including KanBan, Breadman, and electronic replenishment systems.
• Implement methods to improve manufacturing processes.
• Assist in reviewing and/or updating documentation for related processes
• Perform other duties as required.

Education:

• High School graduate, GED or equivalent

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in a warehouse environment

Skills:

• Ability to operate material handling equipment, including the following: Forklift, Stock-picker, Pallet Jack, Hand Truck, and Step Ladder
• Basic math skills with emphasis on addition and subtraction
• Familiar with warehouse safety procedures
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Sound communication skills, which includes the ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to comprehend and exchange verbal and written instructions
• Administration skill, which include the ability to organize and record data neatly and accurately by paying close attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Able to work overtime on short notice during peak workload periods
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.